How to train a dog to stay

Teaching your dog to 'wait' or 'stay' is a simple behaviour to teach and can be really handy for keeping your dog safe, for example asking your dog to stay in the back of the car while you clip a lead on to their collar.

You will need your dog to be well practiced at lying down on command before moving on to 'stay'.

This is our six step guide on how to teach a dog to stay using a positive reward system.